Why You Should Go: Not all of us are well versed in Italian opera, Italian cinema or Italian politics, but you don’t need to be a troubadour or an international studies major to appreciate our favorite Italian export: food. That’s certainly the case at Figaro Bistro, the Midtown East hotspot dishing up your favorite pizza, pasta, meat and seafood in a warm, cozy setting.

What You Should Know: Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Figaro Bistro is the perfect spot for a delicious power lunch, a romantic date, or dinner with the whole family. A never-ending menu provides everything from thin-crust pizza, Lobster Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan to Seafood Cioppino, the Ratatouille Omelette and Eggplant Fritters. Diners of all ages and tasted will find something to sate their appetites, as they catch the game at the bar, or take in the sights and sounds of the street from the outdoor patio during the warmer months. So get schooled in the finer Italian things at Figaro Bistro.